Dear Prudence,
My mother married a vile lech of a man six months ago. He frequently makes lewd comments to women, and let’s just say he is rather handsy. She defends him by claiming he’s just “affectionate.”
Thanksgiving is coming up, and several of my relatives have daughters who are in their early to mid-teens. I told them about my stepfather’s behavior, and they have all canceled on my mother (she was going to be hosting this year). Now she’s irate and claims I have slandered her husband and “turned the family against them.” Please tell me I acted correctly to protect my younger family members.
—No-Touch Thanksgiving